Prince & The New Power Generation – Diamonds and Pearls

Prince & The New Power Generation – DIAMONDS AND PEARLS arrives here in a form that serious collectors have been waiting for: a double LP remaster pressed on 180 gram milky white marble vinyl, the first time this multi-platinum album has ever been remastered since its original release.

About Prince & The New Power Generation

Prince needs little introduction, but the New Power Generation deserves specific credit. Assembled as a tighter, more collaborative unit than previous Prince backing bands, the NPG brought a harder funk edge and genuine ensemble chemistry to this period of his work. Diamonds and Pearls was their first full studio outing together under that name, and the group’s presence is felt throughout. Prince was at a point in his career where commercial ambition and artistic range were pulling in the same direction, and the result was one of the best-selling records of his catalog, eventually certified multi-platinum. This was his 13th studio album, released on Warner Bros., and it landed at the top of charts in multiple countries.

Prince & The New Power Generation – DIAMONDS AND PEARLS: This Pressing

What makes this edition genuinely significant is the remaster. Bernie Grundman handled the original mastering, and he returns here to do the first-ever remaster of the album. That is not a marketing footnote. Grundman is one of the most respected mastering engineers in the business, and having him revisit his own work with modern equipment and fresh perspective means this is the definitive version of this record for home listening. The audio baseline is higher than any previous pressing, and that difference is audible.

The format is a 180 gram double LP, which gives the remaster room to breathe across four sides without the crowding that can compromise a single LP presentation of a longer album. The milky white marble vinyl is visually striking without being a gimmick. Each copy carries its own natural variation in the marbling pattern, making the physical object genuinely individual. Catalog number SMG 25379 on the SMG label.

Why This Copy Belongs in Your Collection

If you own an earlier pressing of Diamonds and Pearls, this remaster still makes a case for itself. The Grundman connection is a concrete reason to upgrade, not a vague promise of improvement. For collectors coming to the record fresh, this is simply the best version available on wax. The combination of a first-ever authoritative remaster, heavyweight vinyl, and a visually distinctive pressing format puts this in the category of releases that hold their value and their shelf presence. A straightforward, well-considered package for a record that earned its multi-platinum status across a catalog full of competition.